Welcome to my home in the blogosphere. I'll be exploring my favorite books, movies, and the writing world in general, along with discovering my new home, California. I'll also be sharing my old home, New Hampshire with you. Thanks for popping in and I hope you enjoy some romance under the moonlight.

Using a thick, iron key, Darius opened a
metallic door and shoved Finn into a dark room. He stumbled, but caught his
balance, refusing to fall. Starlight from a window provided the only
illumination, casting stark shadows over Darius' features.

"Ye don't like me, do ye?" Finn
smirked.

Darius fisted his hands. "I cannot
give Her Grace what she needs."

Finn arched an eyebrow. "What does
she need?"

"To be mated."

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"Night of Magic" is a paranormal romance. Finn dares the bonfires of Samhain, but does Aithne want to go home?

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Reviews for Night of Magic:5 Stars, Joy Cagil, Amazon Reviewer:"This author has managed to come up with interesting characters and a persuasive plot with gripping action-filled scenes and fine details."5 Stars, Ichichra, Amazon Reviewer:"It surely got a quick smile from the romantic inside me."5 Stars, Sara Eggli, Amazon Reviewer:"I really like fast paced stories and this is one. Sometimes I find shorts lagging, not so here. The characters were developed enough that extra story line was not needed. If you are looking for good read this is definitely one."BUY LINKS: AMAZON KINDLE:

Thanks everyone for stopping by today. Teresa, thanks so much for buying a copy. I hope you enjoy it. I had a fun time researching the story. I'm also doing NaNoWriMo this year - you can "buddy" me at StephB.

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Quotes on writing:

"Transitions are critically important. I want the reader to turn the page without thinking she's turning the page. It must flow seamlessly." - Janet Evanovich

"You can stroke people with words."~ F. Scott Fitzgerald

"Words are... the most powerful drug used by mankind."~ Rudyard Kipling

Write drunk; edit sober.- Ernest Hemingway

"A word is deadWhen it is said, Some say.I say it just Begins to liveThat day."~ Emily Dickenson

"Never Regret. If it's good, it's

wonderful. If it's bad, it's

experience." - Victoria Holt

By Heart and Compass

Recommended Read: Danielle Thorne's released, July 2010

Recommended Read:

"Drew realizes the true meaning behind her need for touch, when a tiger shark shifter walks out of her dreams and takes her to his underwater world."

About Me

A member of Generation X, Stephanie was born in Manchester, New Hampshire. After graduating from Central High, she joined the U.S. Army. She spent 11 years in the military, 7 stationed in Germany. While in the military she earned her B.S. in Political Science from California Baptist University in Riverside, CA in 1995. She left the Army in 1997 and settled in California. She now works for LAPD as a 911 Dispatcher. The New England Patriots are still her favorite football team. Stephanie has been married for over 19 years. She has two boys, Andrew, 8, and Joseph, 4.